Promoting Better Patient Data Security Act of 2019

House Bill 5386 - Promoting Better Patient Data Security Act of 2019: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-10-28T01:46:00Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5386 Promoting Better Patient Data Security Act of 2019 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

10/28/2022, 1:46 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5386

Promoting Better Patient Data Security Act of 2019

This bill addresses health information technology provisions concerning cybersecurity practices.

Specifically, the Department of Health and Human Services may reduce fines and penalties for violations of certain federal privacy standards for health information if an entity subject to those standards has adopted particular cybersecurity practices.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5386

Bill HR 5386 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 10, 2019. Bill HR 5386 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on December 10, 2019. Bill HR 5386's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 11, 2019

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5386

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5386

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Accounting and auditing

- Administrative remedies

- Business records

- Computer security and identity theft

- Department of Health and Human Services

- Health information and medical records

- Right of privacy

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5386

Promoting Better Patient Data Security Act of 2019

To amend the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act to require consideration, in certain circumstances, of whether a covered entity or business associate has adequately demonstrated that it had recognized security practices, and for other purposes.

Promoting Better Patient Data Security Act of 2019